Mentally Yours

Latest Episodes:

Drag Race's Ella Vaday on supporting a parent through cancer Oct 29, 2023

Show notes

This week, Alice is joined by Nick Collier, better known as Ella Vaday from Series 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race.

It was just as Nick was hitting the big time that his mum, Donna, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today we’ll be talking about supporting a family member through a life-changing diagnosis and how it also affects your mental health.

Every Monday, the Metro team is joined by different guest hosts on this weekly mental health podcast from Metro.co.uk.

They chat with experts and people who have lived with mental illness; from shop workers to celebrities, to educate, empathise and challenge stigma. Our experts, hosts and guests know how lonely mental illness can be. This podcast offers hope and proof that things can improve.

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I couldn't leave the house - then a teddy bear changed everything Oct 22, 2023

Show notes

This week, Rachel is joined by Jo Proud. She was backed by all five dragons when she appeared on BBC One show Dragons Den, when she showcased her business Mood Bears, which is all about helping people express their emotions.

We’ll be chatting about her personal experience and why she thinks we need teddy bears to get us talking.

Every Monday, Metro's Lifestyle Editor Rachel Moss is joined by different guest hosts on this weekly mental health podcast from Metro.co.uk.

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This podcast is produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

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Ferne McCann: 'Everything comes at a price' Oct 15, 2023

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This week, Rachel is joined by Ferne McCann, who found fame on The Only Way Is Essex and I’m A Celeb…before launching a mental health app this year.

We’ll be talking about fame, imposter syndrome and why she’s now making mental health a priority.

Every Monday, Metro's Lifestyle Editor Rachel Moss is joined by different guest hosts on this weekly mental health podcast from Metro.co.uk.

Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs

Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742

This podcast is produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

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Fame, therapy and the Inbetweeners, with James and Clair Buckley Oct 09, 2023

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This week, Rachel is joined by James and Clair Buckley.

James found fame playing Jay in the coming-of-age comedy, The Inbetweeners. And now, he and wife Clair share the highs and lows of parenting on their YouTube channel, At Home With The Buckleys. We're going to be chatting about identity, fame and metal health.

Every Monday, Metro's Lifestyle Editor Rachel Moss is joined by different guest hosts on this weekly mental health podcast from Metro.co.uk.

Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs

Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742

Mentally Yours is produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

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When Wellness Gets Toxic, with Steph Claire Smith Oct 01, 2023

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This week, Rachel is joined by Steph Claire Smith - the co-founder of holistic health and wellness app, Kic.

We're going to be talking about the darker sides of the wellness industry and how to recognise when the quest to live well is actually damaging your mental health.

Every Monday, Metro's Lifestyle Editor Rachel Moss is joined by different guest hosts on this weekly mental health podcast from Metro.co.uk.

Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs

Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742

Mentally Yours is produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

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Rebecca Adlington: 'You never get over a miscarriage' Sep 25, 2023

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This week, Rachel is joined by Olympic swimmer, business woman and all round superstar Rebecca Adlington.

We’re going to be talking about her life and career and how her recent experience of miscarriage and sepsis impacted her mental health.

Every Monday, Metro's Lifestyle Editor Rachel Moss is joined by different guest hosts on this weekly mental health podcast from Metro.co.uk.

Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs

Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742

Mentally Yours is produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

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S3 Ep4: Dealing with transphobia, with Jake and Hannah Graf Sep 18, 2023

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This week, Rachel is joined by Jake and Hannah Graf, a transgender couple who met in 2015 and have since had two children together.
They shared their story with the world through the channel 4 documentary Our Baby: A Modern Miracle- and this summer, they’ve released a book, called Becoming Us: A Story of Transgender Love, Joy and Family.
We’ll be talking about their lives, transphobia, and the impact on their mental health.

Every Monday, Metro's Lifestyle Editor Rachel Moss is joined by different guest hosts on this weekly mental health podcast from Metro.co.uk.
They chat with experts and people who have lived with mental illness; from shop workers to celebrities, to educate, empathise and challenge stigma. Our experts, hosts and guests know how lonely mental illness can be. This podcast offers hope and proof that things can improve.
Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs
Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742
Mentally Yours is produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep3: Suicide Prevention Sep 10, 2023

Show notes

This week, Rachel is joined by career mentor Ellie Hatto, whose father died by suicide at the age of 82.
Every Monday, Metro's Lifestyle Editor Rachel Moss is joined by different guest hosts on this weekly mental health podcast from Metro.co.uk.
They chat with experts and people who have lived with mental illness; from shop workers to celebrities, to educate, empathise and challenge stigma. Our experts, hosts and guests know how lonely mental illness can be. This podcast offers hope and proof that things can improve.
Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs
Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742
Mentally Yours is produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep2: Leaving A Job You Don't Love Sep 03, 2023

Show notes

This week, Rachel is joined by career mentor Laurie McPherson. She’s going to talk about mental health at work and how to leave a job that’s not making you happy.
Every Monday, Metro's Lifestyle Editor Rachel Moss is joined by different guest hosts on this weekly mental health podcast from Metro.co.uk.
They chat with experts and people who have lived with mental illness; from shop workers to celebrities, to educate, empathise and challenge stigma. Our experts, hosts and guests know how lonely mental illness can be. This podcast offers hope and proof that things can improve.
Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs
Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742
Mentally Yours is produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep1: Tech, Social Media, AI and Mental Health Aug 27, 2023

Show notes

This week, Rachel is joined by Georgie Barrat, a tech journalist and TV presenter, best known as the co-host of Channel 5’s The Gadget Show.
We’ll be discussing technology, social media and how the intriguing but slightly scary world of AI might be impacting our mental health.
Every Monday, Metro's Lifestyle Editor Rachel Moss is joined by different guest hosts on this weekly mental health podcast from Metro.co.uk.
They chat with experts and people who have lived with mental illness; from shop workers to celebrities, to educate, empathise and challenge stigma. Our experts, hosts and guests know how lonely mental illness can be. This podcast offers hope and proof that things can improve.
Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs
Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742
Mentally Yours is produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.